US Bridges

70 W (rs 623) over Trib. to N. Fork Solomon

Good

Sheridan County, Kansas · 11.4N 7.0W of Hoxie · Structure no. 000000000900100

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

70 W (rs 623) over Trib. to N. Fork Solomon is a concrete culvert carrying 70 W (rs 623) over Trib. to N. Fork Solomon in Sheridan County, Kansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 105 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries70 W (rs 623)
CrossesTrib. to N. Fork Solomon
Location11.4N 7.0W of Hoxie
RouteCounty Highway 623
CountySheridan County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.52389, -100.57194
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2020)
Projected traffic125 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 70 W (rs 623) over Trib. to N. Fork Solomon built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is 70 W (rs 623) over Trib. to N. Fork Solomon in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does 70 W (rs 623) over Trib. to N. Fork Solomon carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 70 W (rs 623) over Trib. to N. Fork Solomon?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 70 W (rs 623) over Trib. to N. Fork Solomon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.